As a record number of tornado outbreaks in December clearly demonstrated, severe weather can happen at any time of the year. To help people better prepare for weather emergencies, IEMA and local emergency management agencies will...
...Unseasonable Very Cold Air for March... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM THIS MORNING... Wind chills are now higher than 20 below zero for much of the area, but will likely remain around or below zero through the...
They go in cycles; different parts of the state finding problems at different times. This time, it’s again happening in Iroquois County.
Sheriff’s Police report an up-tick in reports of phone scams. And police are again warning...
Two people are dead after a morning fire in Georgetown. The State Fire Marshall is investigating.
The Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden identified the victims as 39-year old Harold Dolph and 69-year old Carolyn Hanburger...
State Senator Jason Barickman has filed legislation designed to reduce some of the costs associated with hiring employees, with the goal of helping businesses to add more jobs.
Senate Bill 1539 would reform the current workers...
The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will be hosting a Weather Spotter Seminar at the Crescent City Community Center at 6 pm March 11. The main presentation will be from the National Weather Service on how to...
The Watseka Park District is teaming up again with the Watseka Elks Lodge for the Annual Kids Carnival at Watseka High School. Sunday's event is 1-3 pm. Its'a Free event featuring games and activities for children...
The annual polar plunge events this weekend will raise money for Special Olympics. Law enforcement agencies sponsor many of the events, including the Manteno Lake plunge at 2 pm Saturday.
The event supports Special Olympics...
An un-occupied house in Piper City sustained major damage in a fire Tuesday night. No injury was reported. The State Fire Marshall is looking into the cause. Firefighters from eight departments answered the call to...
